Obituaries

Nawasa Lajuan Gill

Nawasa Lajuan Gill

Dec 22, 2021

Nawasa LaJuan Reeves Gill, 76, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

LaJuan was born in Dry Creek, LA.  After many years of living away she and her husband moved back to Dry Creek on her family’s property in 1985.

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Joyce Inez Duplonty White

Joyce Inez Duplonty White

Dec 22, 2021

Joyce Inez Duplonty White, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Carol Snapp of DeRidder, LA, Linda Perrin and Michael of Spurger, TX, Cindy Holcomb and Larry of Carriere, MS, Sheila Honea and Robert of DeRidder, LA,...

Herman Bennett

Herman Bennett

Dec 21, 2021

Herman Lowell Bennett was born November 19, 1937, in Merryville (Junction Community), LA to Carl and Florence Powell Bennett. He went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the age of 84.

Herman was born the same year that Calvary Baptist Church was established, he was saved in...

Blanche Cole

Blanche Cole

Dec 21, 2021

Hazel Blanche Godeaux Cole  1932-2021 Blanche Cole, 89, of Ragley, LA, passed from this life Tuesday, December 21, in her home surrounded by family and friends. Blanche led a very active life wearing many hats within the community. She served proudly as the secretary at South Beauregard High School, and former Ragley High, for twenty years. Her "motherly/counselor"...

Billy Ray Gill, Sr.

Billy Ray Gill, Sr.

Dec 21, 2021

Billy Ray Gill, Sr., 52, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Mandy Gill of Leesville, LA; sons, Steven Eugene Gill of Leesville, LA, Billy Ray Gill, Jr. of Leesville, LA, Micah James Maddox of...

Chantel Jean Persinger Myers

Chantel Jean Persinger Myers

Dec 21, 2021

Chantel Jean Myers, 44, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December, 21, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Hayden Myers and Asha of DeRidder, LA; mother, Barbara Persinger of Rosepine, LA; sister, Yvonne Renee’ Persinger of Rosepine, LA; grandmother, Hester Chandonais of Stockton, CA;...

Rodney Wayne Roberson, Sr.

Rodney Wayne Roberson, Sr.

Dec 20, 2021

Rodney W. Roberson, Sr. very quietly and peacefully took wings and departed our presence early Monday morning, December 20, 2021.   He was born in Shreveport, LA to Emma (Roberson) Wilson and the late Aaron E. Mazyck, Sr.

He attended school in the Beauregard Parish School System.   He was baptized at an early...

Edwin "Hank" Larkin, Jr.

Edwin "Hank" Larkin, Jr.

Dec 18, 2021

Edwin “Hank” Larkin passed from this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

He was born to Edwin A. Larkin, Sr. and Mary Ethel Larkin in Humphrey, AR on the 21stday of September 1928. He graduated high school in Tallulah, MS where he entered the United States Navy and became an IC3. After...

Chanika Da'Shay Doreen Davis

Chanika Da'Shay Doreen Davis

Dec 15, 2021

Chanika Da’Shay Doreen Davis was born on June 17, 1996 in Maywood, IL to the proud parents, Chamika Diane Roberson and James Spencer Piper.

Although she was born in Illinois, her home was always in DeRidder, LA. She attended DeRidder High School and graduated in May 2014. Chanika was a natural caregiver...

George Eaves

George Eaves

Dec 13, 2021

George Melvin Eaves, 80, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 13, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are loving wife of fifty-nine years, Darlene Eaves of Merryville, LA; sons, Michael Eaves and Kelly, Mark Eaves, Gregory Eaves and Kristi, all of Merryville, LA; brothers, Raymond Eaves of...

George Joseph Jouban

George Joseph Jouban

Dec 10, 2021

George Joseph Jouban, 83, of DeRidder, LA, was born on June 14, 1938 and passed from this life on Friday, December 10, 2021.

George graduated from DeRidder High School in 1956, where he played American Legion baseball under Coach Frenchie Governale, which started their lifelong friendship. He continued his education by earning...

Norma Elizabeth Vincent Braxton

Norma Elizabeth Vincent Braxton

Dec 8, 2021

Norma Elizabeth Vincent Braxton, 55, of Des Moines, IA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Coby Pettypool and Taylor of Rosepine, LA, Jordan Vincent of Rosepine, LA; daughters, Elizabeth Sylvester and Rickey of Leesville, LA, Chaunte Satcher and James of...

Melissa Ann Thompson

Melissa Ann Thompson

Dec 6, 2021

Melissa Ann Thompson, 46, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Robert Bryant of Lake Charles, LA; sons, Hunter Erwin of DeRidder, LA, William Thompson of DeRidder, LA, Jace Erwin of Pitkin, LA; daughters, Sarah Peavy and Jared...

Luther J. Warden, Jr.

Luther J. Warden, Jr.

Dec 4, 2021

Luther J. Warden, Jr., known to many as “L.J”, “Luther”, or “Junior” went to be with his Lord, peacefully at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA, on December 4th with family at his bedside, at the age of 88.

Luther, was born in his childhood home on November 17, 1933 in...

Bennie Jean Martin Stark

Bennie Jean Martin Stark

Dec 4, 2021

Bennie Jean Martin Stark

December 23, 1937 – December 4th, 2021

Bennie M. Stark, 83, of Merryville, Louisiana passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on December 4th, 2021 at her residence.

Bennie was born in Port Arthur, Texas to...

Gladys Jean Brazzle

Gladys Jean Brazzle

Dec 4, 2021

Gladys Jean Carheel Brazzle, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Johnny Brazzle (Amanda) of DeRidder, LA, Grant Brazzle (late, Earlie Mae) of DeRidder, LA, William Brazzle, Jr. (Shawana) of Pflugerville, TX; daughters, Gloria Owen (Willie) of...

Bennie Hugh Keel

Bennie Hugh Keel

Dec 2, 2021

Reverend Bennie Hugh Keel, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on December 2, 2021.

Bennie was born January 10, 1938 in DeRidder, LA to Mid and Thelma Keel. He graduated in 1958 from Rosepine High School. Bennie worked in the timber industry for a span of over 40 years. He...

Amy Kay Godeaux

Amy Kay Godeaux

Dec 1, 2021

Amy Kay Godeaux, 39, of Kinder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband; Mark Blain Godeaux of Kinder, LA. son, Wesley Young and Alexis of DeRidder, LA; step-children, Sherry Godeaux of Richard, LA, Chase Godeaux of Basile, LA, Alex Godeaux...

Stuart Boyd Anderson

Stuart Boyd Anderson

Dec 1, 2021

Stuart Boyd Anderson, 55, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

He spent most of his time with his family. Especially, enjoying every moment he could with his grandchildren, who had him wrapped around their fingers. Teaching them how to love and live a Godly, respectful life....

Jennifer Louise Schichtel Fuselier

Jennifer Louise Schichtel Fuselier

Dec 1, 2021

Jennifer Louise Schichtel Fuselier, 85, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

“A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Proverbs 31. Jennifer was a virtuous woman; a woman of prayer. She committed to the Lord’s work whatever He laid...